Development of biodegradable films based on seaweed polysaccharides and Gac pulp (Momordica cochinchinensis), the waste generated from Gac oil production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105322
Abstract: Abstract Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) is a tropical fruit. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Gac pulp (or mesocarp) that accounts for 40–50% of fruit weight is commonly discarded during the processing of Gac fruit. However,… read more here.
Keywords: pulp; momordica cochinchinensis; film; gac pulp ... See more keywords
Extraction of Aril Oil from Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
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DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.13122
Abstract: The objectives of this research were to determine the suitable conditions and mathematical equations to predict the efficiency of aril oil extraction from gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng), including the amounts of β-carotene, lycopene, iodine value,… read more here.
Keywords: momordica cochinchinensis; extraction; cochinchinensis spreng; aril oil ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) leaves: Effect of maturity stage on phytochemicals and carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes inhibitory activity
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DOI: 10.15586/ijfs.v33isp1.1987
Abstract: Although phytochemical contents of Gac fruit have been extensively analyzed, information about the bioactive compounds and valorization of Gac leaves is limited. In this study, Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) leaves at different maturity stages (young:… read more here.
Keywords: gac momordica; activity; cochinchinensis spreng; inhibitory activity ... See more keywords
Stem Extract from Momordica cochinchinensis Induces Apoptosis in Chemoresistant Human Prostate Cancer Cells (PC-3)
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041313
Abstract: Natural compounds have been recognized as valuable sources for anticancer drug development. In this work, different parts from Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng were selected to perform cytotoxic screening against human prostate cancer (PC-3) cells. Chromatographic separation… read more here.
Keywords: cochinchinensis; stem extract; human prostate; momordica cochinchinensis ... See more keywords
Protective Effect of Momordica cochinchinensis (L.) Spreng Aril Extract on Essential Testicular Markers in Rats Induced with Valproic Acid
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DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022017000300030
Abstract: Valproic acid (VPA), an anti-epileptic drug, has been reported to cause male sub/infertility. Together with searching for alternative treatments, the degrees to which testosterone levels and sperm quality are decreased under VPA treatment also n… read more here.
Keywords: momordica cochinchinensis; cochinchinensis; aril extract; valproic acid ... See more keywords